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| Oakland SAVES Grant Program launching Jan. 22. About Oakland SAVES Grant Program Oakland County has partnered with Michigan Saves, the nation’s first nonprofit green bank, to invest $5 million in American Rescue Plan Act funding to provide qualified residents with an Oakland SAVES (Simple Actions for Valuable Energy Savings) grant. These grants can be used to make updates to homes, producing savings in energy consumption and utility bills and improving a home’s health, safety and comfort. Any qualified resident in Oakland County can apply for a grant in one of two tiers: 1) $4 million has been set aside for Income-qualified households to receive up to $5,000 to help pay for projects. 2) $1 million has been allocated for all other residents for grants that cover 20% of a sustainable home improvement project, capping out at $3,000. Eligible improvements include: the installation of insulation, energy-efficient doors and windows, weatherstripping, and heating, ventilation, water heater and air conditioning improvements. Learn more about the Oakland SAVES Grants. How to ApplyApplications for the Oakland SAVES grant program will open on Jan. 22, 2024.The application process requires: 1) A project quote from an authorized Michigan Saves contractor. 2) For income-qualified applicants, an electric copy of their 2022 federal tax form to upload (with the social security number(s) removed). Communications ToolkitDigital Flyer – English, Spanish, ArabicSocial Media Toolkit – Applications Open Jan. 22 Social Media Toolkit – Apply Now Visit our website for more: https://www.oakgov.com/community/sustainability/oakland-saves |
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